Applied Sports Coaching, 7.5 Credits

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Education is a scientific discipline where knowledge is created about the processes through which the human being is formed and about the changes in social, cultural and historical circumstances in which these processes are embedded. The pedagogical field deals with, for example, different aspects of upbringing, education, learning, teaching and other processes. In sport pedagogy these processes are studied within a sport framework. Questions, for example, can be raised regarding how and why certain values, knowledge and skill arise, how and why they are maintained, and how they vary within and between generations, groups and individuals.

The teaching- and coaching process are problematised within sports. Theoretical knowledge about different leadership styles, coaching philosophies and other factors affecting individual and group performances will be taken into practice and analyzed within the sports practice.

Expected learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• demonstrate knowledge about teaching and coaching within various sports practices
• be acquainted with and demonstrate understanding of factors affecting individual and group performance

Skills and ability

• apply different leadership/coaching methods depending on various demands on individuals and groups
• transform theoretical knowledge into practice and use the theoretical content to analyse practice
• perform and analyze different coaching skills through various leadership experiences

Values and attitudes

• reflect on their own leadership style in relation to coaching methods in various sport practices
• reflect on their own leadership style in relation to teaching and learning theories in various sport practices

Required Knowledge

Basic eligibility. Exception from demands on Swedish will be granted if the course is given in English.

Form of instruction

The course will be facilitated through a net based platform where lectures, seminars, tutorials and coaching exercises will be carried out by support from information and communication technology. In order to apply certain key elements of coaching the student is required to have access to a team or group of athletes.

Examination modes

The student is examined through written, oral and practical elements. The examination is both continual and final. The course is graded using three grades: Pass with distinction, Pass and Fail.

The course is examined through the following examinations:

• Individual coaching philosophy assignments (written) and group reflections (web seminar) about coaching philosophy. Grades: Fail or Pass
• Individual feedback and communication assignment (written assignment and web seminar). Grades: Fail or Pass
• Individual applied coaching assignment (written assignment based on practical assignments). Grades: Fail, Pass or Pass with Distinction

To pass the course the student has to earn the grade pass on all of the above examinations. To pass the course with Distinction the student have to earn the grade “Pass with Distinction” on the individual applied coaching assignment and have earned the grade “Pass” on all other tasks above. If special reasons exist, the examiner has the right to decide on another form of examination.

The course work is examined at an ordinary examination and a scheduled re-sit examination. The first re-sit shall be offered no later than two months after the regular test, but not less than ten working days after the results of the regular test have been announced. For tests given during May and June, the first re-sit may be offered within three months of the regular examination session. At least one second re-sit shall be offered within a year of the regular examination session. Examination based on the same course syllabus as for the regular test is guaranteed for a maximum of two years from when the previous course syllabus has ceased to apply or the course has ceased to be offered. Regarding internship/placement, the corresponding rules apply with a limit of one re-sit. By written request to the head of department, a student has the right to change examiner for a course after two failed examinations in the same course or part of a course.

Transfer of credits
Students have the right to request that previous studies, or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired in a professional, work-related capacity, be validated and transferred into credits on an equivalent course or programme at Umeå University. Applications for credit transfer should be addressed to Student Services/Degree Evaluation Office. More information can be found at the Umeå University student web site (www.student.umu.se/english) and in Chapter 6 of the Higher Education Ordinance. Appeals may be made to the Higher Education Appeals Board (ÖNH) against a decision by the university not to approve an application for credit transfer (Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 12), even in cases where only a part of the application has been rejected.